New training aims to help prostate cancer patients speak up about sexual health

NCT ID NCT07655557

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tests a communication skills training program called Starting the Conversation for prostate cancer patients who are bothered by sexual problems. About 100 men will either receive the training or a general health education program. The goal is to see if the training is feasible and helps patients bring up sexual health concerns during doctor visits.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Starting the Conversation (STC) - a slideshow, workbook, and resource guide

What this could lead to

If it works, this could help prostate cancer patients feel more comfortable discussing sexual health with their doctors, potentially improving their quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is a very early pilot study with only 100 people, focused on feasibility, not on proving the training works. It may not lead to any change in patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

    New York, New York, 10016, United States